Job Title: Music Teacher
Location: Bristol
Start Date: January 2025
Salary: Paid to scale
Are you a passionate and inspiring Teacher of Music looking for a rewarding opportunity in a prestigious independent school in Bristol?
Do you have a proven track record of delivering high-quality music education and fostering a love for Music in students of all abilities?
Do you hold QTS or equivalent qualifications and have experience teaching Music at KS3, Ks4 & KS5?
A leading independent school in Bristol is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Teacher of Music to join their renowned music department on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented music educator to contribute to a department celebrated locally, nationally, and internationally for its commitment to musical excellence. The department offers a broad spectrum of musical opportunities to students, fostering high standards in performance, composition, and appreciation across genres. This is a part-time position (0.7 FTE), with the possibility of a full-time role depending on the successful candidate's skills and availability.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will be an outstanding musician and educator, capable of inspiring and engaging students from KS3 through to GCSE and possibly A-Level. The role involves both classroom teaching and ensemble direction, including choirs and public performance preparation.
The ideal candidate will:
• Be an accomplished practical musician with the experience and passion to motivate students of varying abilities.
• Have a strong record of delivering high-quality, engaging lessons across a range of musical topics.
• Possess excellent communication skills, with experience liaising with parents and writing progress reports.
• Demonstrate strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft OneNote in an educational setting as an advantage.
Requirements:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent qualifications are preferred.
• Experience in directing musical ensembles and engaging students in performance and theory activities.
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL: michelle.kelly@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0117 223 2200
If you have the drive, expertise, and passion for music education and are excited about working in a vibrant, supportive school community, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
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